Coldplay perform in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

Coldplay performing at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
Coldplay performing at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
The performance is the first of four shows in Abu Dhabi
The performance is the first of four shows in Abu Dhabi
Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin performs on stage
Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin performs on stage
Projected visuals feature abstract animations, galactic landscapes and slogans drawn from song lyrics
Projected visuals feature abstract animations, galactic landscapes and slogans drawn from song lyrics
Fans enjoy the show
Fans enjoy the show
The show is part of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres tour
The show is part of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres tour
A packed Zayed Sports City Stadium
A packed Zayed Sports City Stadium
Chris Martin conducts the audience from the stage
Chris Martin conducts the audience from the stage